THE LAST ONE is meant to be the most intense half hour of your week, not a problem. Keep it that way.
- Only ever enter with money you can afford to spend on entertainment.
- Set yourself a limit for how many tournaments you play in a month, and stick to it.
- Take breaks. Losing streaks happen to everyone; chasing them never helps.
- Never play to pay bills or win back money.
If gaming or spending is affecting your life, free confidential help is available from GamCare (0808 8020 133, 24/7) and BeGambleAware. We will add self-exclusion and spending limits before any paid tournament opens.